Grand Ole Opry(film)

Grand Ole Opryis a 1940 Americancomedy filmdirected byFrank McDonaldand written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars the vaudeville comedy troupethe Weaver Brothers and Elviry,with Lois Ranson,Allan LaneandHenry Kolker.The film was released on June 25, 1940, byRepublic Pictures.

Grand Ole Opry
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Frank McDonald
Screenplay by	Dorrell McGowan Stuart E. McGowan
Produced by	Armand Schaefer
Starring	Leon Weaver Frank Weaver June Weaver Lois Ranson Allan Lane Henry Kolker
Cinematography	Jack A. Marta
Edited by	Ray Snyder
Music by	William Lava
Production company	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	June 25, 1940(1940-06-25)
Running time	67 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The story embraces neither theGrand Ole Oprybuilding nor is it mentioned in the film: the only connection is a number of Grand Ole Opry regulars appearing in the film.

Plot

The film starts with the governor wandering into a duck hunt and getting killed.

The plot then revolves around a campaign to elect a new governor, candidates focussing upon a proposed Farmer's Bill.

The campaign speeches (and songs) are broadcast on the XYZ radio channel.

Candidates are disrupted by singing on a constant basis. Weaver proves the popular choice as he opts for Grand Ole Opry as the music of his campaign.

Cast

• Leon Weaveras Abner Weaver
• Frank Weaveras silent Cicero Weaver the local policeman
• June Weaveras Elviry Weaver
• Lois Ransonas Susie Ann Weaver
• Allan Laneas Fred Barnes
• Henry Kolkeras William C. Scully
• John Hartley as 'Hunch' Clifton
• Loretta Weaver as Violey Weaver
• Purnell Prattas Attorney General
• Claire Carletonas Ginger Gordon
• Ferris Tayloras Lt. Governor Edgar G. Thompson
• Uncle Dave Maconas himself
• Dorris Macon as himself
• Roy Acuffas himself
• Rachel Veach as Acuff Singer
• George D. Hayas himself

External links

• Grand Ole OpryatIMDb